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Ready to Sew are one of my favourite pattern companies, including my recent purchase I have Seven of their patterns, and the Jude I have made a ridiculous amount of times.

My latest purchase was with the release of the Jack cardigan. Oh what a perfect little cardi it is! I was so happy with my first make that I dug deep into the stash and made a second, which I also equally love.

So How Did It Sew?

First, lets talk about the pattern. As having a lot of experience with their patterns, this is no different. It is a perfect pattern for all levels, and a great beginner (the Jamie itself it classed as Advanced Beginner) The Layout and Diagrams in the Instructions are close to perfection by sewing standards. They are so simple and easy.

What I love about Ready to Sew Items is that they are fashionable and timeless. I make them the most because they just slot into my everyday wardrobe so easily. And the Jamie is no exception. It just adds something to my wardrobe, since the arms are slightly puffy at the cuff I get a more Bomber/sports jacket feel to it, other than just a cardigan.

I choose to use an old Scuba with a grey pattern, and a black and white geometric grid pattern.

The Grey Version:

This fabric was from my cheap shop and it is a Jersey scuba. It is very thick and perfect for a more heavyweight cardigan such as this. The pattern placement was key with this piece and I even pattern matched the pockets.

The Geometric Version:

This has a slight beige tone to the fabric, and came from an ebay haul I did way back when I didn’t know much about fabrics. Turns out it is perfect for a Jamie, and has a nice stiffness to it that gives the cardigan some shape.

Overall I think I have finally found a go to Cardigan Pattern. I would also like to hack it and maybe bring it down over the bum and to the thigh area, but after two in such a short time I will leave that for future me.